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WinesChina and India in full champagne
Bubbles regain their share after covid: estimates up 64% in ten years
“I am convinced that champagne will soon reach record sales, intercepting new markets and new types of consumers”. This is supported by Luigi Sangermano, CEO of Laurent-Perrier Italy. Hers is not the sim... more
DessertsIcam, more social and environmental sustainability
The chocolate company reduces emissions by 10% and triples self-produced energy
CO2 emissions reduced by 10% and growth in the amount of self-produced energy. These are the two main figures of the fourth sustainability report of Icam, a company from Orsenigo (Como) specialized in... more
Cheese and dairy productsGranarolo detects 60% of Latticini G. Cuomo
It is strengthened in the pasta filata and rationalizes production in the center-south of Italy
Granarolo took over 60% of Industria Latticini G.Cuomo S.r.l., a family business in Agro Pontino (Latina, close to Rome) with a great dairy tradition, for over 110 years focused on the production of mozzarella,... more
AgrifoodBf takes over Bia, a leader in couscous production
The investment is 20.5 million euros
Bf Spa, the controlling holding of Bonifiche Ferraresi, has signed a contract for the purchase of the entire share capital of Bia Spa by Alto Partners Sgr (owner of 95% of the capital of BIA) and by Gescad... more
DistributionIVS Group acquires 26% of Vendomat S.p.A.
The price of the transaction is equal to Euro 12.5 million
IVS Group informs that has completed the acquisition of 26.0% (26.7% net of treasury shares) of Vendomat S.p.A., a reseller of products to small and medium sized companies in the vending sector, mostly... more
TraditionsCarlo Petrini leaves Slow Food after more than 30 years
The new president is Ugandan Edward Mukiibi
From the VIII Slow Food International Congress, held on July 16 in Pollenzo (Bra, Cuneo), a profound change and regeneration emerged for the association founded by Carlo Petrini more than thirty years... more
SustainabilityFerrero improves its sustainability goals
The path taken has been featured in the Group's 13th report
The Ferrero Group is moving accordingly to their sustainability goals. The state of 'work progress' was featured in the group's 13th Sustainability Report, that highlights the steps taken towards the environmental... more
Economy and financeColdiretti-Philip Morris settlement for the tobacco production chain
Around 1000 businesses involved, between Tuscany, Umbria, Campania and Veneto
The settlement between Coldiretti and Philip Morris Italy was signed in Rome, to guarantee the continuity of investments on Italian tobacco in 2022. The agreement will concern more than 20 thousand tonnes... more
Ice creamGelato d'Italia (Indian), sold to a Turkish-American fund consortium
The Reggio Emilia group was controlled by Idea Taste of Italy and the Olivi family
An unprecedented Turkish-American alliance makes yet another shopping for an Italian industrial brand. The investment funds of the American Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP and the Turkish Afendis... more
PeopleFindus, Fröhner is the new General Manager for Italy
With Nomad Foods since 2015, he was head of Austria so far
Felix Fröhner, born in 1972, of German origin, is the new General Manager of Findus for Italy. Joining Nomad Foods (the British group that owns the Findus brand) in 2015, Fröhner held the role of General M... more
AgrifoodDurum wheat: Italian production falls
The 2022 estimates disclose 3,5 tonnes, with a 5,5 tonnes requirement
Yet other bad news regarding Italian durum wheat, at the center of economic and agri-food attention in this crisis season. Italmopa, the Italian Millers' Industrial Association (Federalimentare-Confindustria)... more
DistributionBelgium-Luxembourg: Delhaize joins forces with Intermarché
And he will leave Carrefour at the end of the year, which, however, is already designing a new strategy
The Delhaize and Intermarché groups, giants of large-scale distribution in Belgium and Luxembourg have reached an agreement that provides that purchases of consumer goods will be negotiated by a common... more
IndustryHappy Birthday, John Deere
The famous harvester made by the American brand is now 75
John Deere's having a birthday. Or rather, to celebrate the 75th anniversary is the production of the first self-propelled combine harvester, the Model 55 whose future development has changed agriculture... more
Economy and financeTomatoes: Steriltom acquires Italtom
Collected minority quotes held by Emiliana Conserve
Tomato finances: chain reactions followed after Casalasco's acquisition of Emiliana Conserve (see articolo di EFA News del 7/7/2022).Steriltom, one of the main European producers of tomato pulp for the... more
PeopleBrandt: Emre Erbas is the news European Sales Director for Specialty Products
The American Group is a leading agricultural company founded in 1953 in Illinois
Current BRANDT Senior Business Manager for CIS & MENA, Emre Erbas, has been promoted to the newly-created position of Sales & Business Management Director for Specialty Products at BRANDT Europe. Erbas... more
Mineral waters and drinksAlessandro Pasquale is the new President of Natural Mineral Waters Europe
The Association represents almost 550 natural mineral and spring water producers in Europe
Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE), representing the interests of over five hundred natural mineral and spring water producers in Europe, named Alessandro Pasquale, CEO and owner of Mattoni 1873, as... more
DessertsSperlari towards the acquisition of Paluani
Offer of 8 million. Now the relaunch for the famous Pandoro brand
Sperlari Bakery conquers Paluani. The Cremona-based confectionery group was the only bidder who yesterday presented to the registry of the Bankruptcy Court of Verona the proposal to acquire the confectionery... more
Packaging and logisticsGuala Closures acquires Labrenta
The Vicenza-based company is a manufacturer of high-end closures for spirits, wine, oil, vinegar and beer
Those who did not know, or did not imagine, that the bottle closures sector also had a luxury branch is satisfied. In fact, it is precisely in this segment that Guala Closures, a multinational group leader... more
PeopleBranca (spirits), Papageorgiou is the new Managing Director
He will coordinate the development of all the brands of the historic distillery
Petros Papageorgiou joins Fratelli Branca Distillerie Italia as General Manager with responsibility for operational management for which he will report to President Niccolò Branca. Papageorgiou, formerly... more
NewsIFAD, Avaro Lario is the new president
From 1 October, he will remain in office for 4 years
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) elected its CFO, Alvaro Lario, as its new president, choosing a private sector investment advocate to lead the UN agency in the fight against... more
DessertsPerugina, "Baci" more sustainable thanks to trigeneration
New installation in the San Sisto plant improves energy efficiency
After having reduced about 45% of Nestlé's CO2 emissions in the last 10 years, thanks to the recent installation of the new AB trigeneration plant at the Perugina plant in San Sisto (Perugia), the group... more
Conserved and jamsCasalasco takes over Emiliana Conserve, a giant is born
Together they make the first group in Italy in the tomato's transformation
Casalasco Spa acquired control, with a 73.8% share, of Emiliana Conserve Società Agricola. With this new investment, the first group in Italy in tomato processing is born: above all, the leadership on... more
Studies and researchOlive oil: scholarships from the Carapelli Institute
International call for university students for reasearch in developing countries
The call for the assignment of 4 scholarships for foreign university students promoted by the Carapelli Nutritional Institute opened on 1 July (with a deadline of 31 October). The competition is aimed... more
TraditionsThe Via Francigena nominated for Unesco
Liguria and Tuscany regions together for the completion of the process that enhances villages and food and wine excellences
"Cultural and transnational itineraries such as the Via Francigena, which connects Canterbury to Rome, are increasingly to be supported in an integrated way". This was stated by the vice president of the... more
SustainabilityMartini (Bacardi) certified by Equalitas
Made in Italy’s wine is a welfare symbol
The Equalitas certification guarantees the environmental, social and economic sustainability of the wine sector in Italy. Not only a commitment to the territory and nature, but also to the well-being of... more
IndustryMore hi-tech shopping for the Celli group
The company buys Uqido to drive the digital transition of the beverage industry
Even with the summer heat, the expansion of the Celli Group, a company specializing in the design and production of systems and accessories for the dispensing of beverages, does not stop. The company,... more
FairsEcomondo and Key Energy focus on environmental challenges in Africa
Events organised by IEG, Europe´s reference point for ecological and energy transition. Rimini, 8th – 11th November
From climate change to recycling materials and the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energies. Environmental challenges and opportunities in North African and sub-Saharan countries will be the... more
FairsIEG lands in North America with Deutsche Messe
A MoU has been signed for the 50% acquisition of the German Trade show organiser´s companies in Canada, USA and Mexico
Italian Exhibition Group and Deutsche Messe (Hannover) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that foresees a 50% acquisition on the part of IEG of Deutsche Messe´s companies in Mexico, Canada... more
SustainabilityNescafé supports urban regeneration
Recovered a basketball court in Trento, in the North of Italy
The Nescafé Cup of Respect project continues its commitment to support local communities and the environment and now focuses on a path of care and regeneration of urban areas in Italy together with Labsus... more
IndustryBirthday for the Barilla plant in Ascoli Piceno
The plant where the first shortcrust pastry snacks were born is 40 years old
The Barilla plant in Ascoli Piceno turns 40 where, in 1982, Mulino Bianco Tarts were born, the first shortcrust pastry snacks. To these were then added other references such as the Pan Carrè, the Sfoglie,... more
DistributionIVS Group completes the acquisition of Liomatic and GeSa
A giant in vending is born with revenues of € 552 M
Ivs Group, the Company, whose full name is International Vending Services, which operates in the food service sector, finalized last Saturday the acquisition of 94.6% of Liomatic and 100% of GeSA. The... more
DistributionGorillas leaves Italy
The German food delivery company fires 540 employees
Unacceptable. It is with this term that Fit-Cisl Union defines the decision of the German food delivery Gorillas to abandon Italy from today, 4 July, leaving 540 workers at home. In a note issued on Saturday... more
PeopleBonduelle Italy, Federico Odella is the new CEO
Among the tasks, to lead the company towards the B-Corp certification
Bonduelle Italia, a branch in the Bel Paese of the French company, world leader in the vegetable sector that operates in the fresh, frozen and ambient sector, has appointed Federico Odella as the new CEO.... more
Cheese and dairy productsCellular technologies in the dairy: Pascual releases Mylkcubator 2.0
Second edition of the start-up program that develops dairy products from lab-grown protein
Pascual, a Spanish company specializing in the production of dairy products and beverages, has launched Mylkcubator 2.0. We are talking about the second edition of the program that features global incubators... more
FairsMacfrut, the 2023 program starts
First international presentation in Saudi Arabia
Macfrut's organizational program is already at work for the 2023 edition scheduled at the Rimini Expo Center from 3 to 5 May. From the 4th of July, registrations will open for the 40th edition of the international... more
Catering and hospitalityRossopomodoro, Naples establishes itself as Pizza capital
Villages tenth edition: over 30000 mq set up on the Caracciolo Lungomare
While Flavio Briatore and Gino Sorbillo argue over who makes the best pizza, Rossopomodoro steps in and puts and end to the disagreement. Naples re-establishes itself as the city of pizza, says the label... more
Economy and financeDea Capital invests in water parks
The IDeA Corporate Credit Recovery II fund takes over 10% of Costa Edutainment
The IDeA Corporate Credit Recovery II fund, managed by DeA Capital Alternative Funds Sgr, acquired a 10% stake in the Costa Edutainment Group to support the company's development over the next few years.... more
Studies and researchAgritech Center, the University of Pisa working on livestock
Projects on farms and smart agri-food chains are being studied
The ecological transition in agriculture goes through Agritech, the newborn National Research Center for Agricultural Technologies which includes the University of Pisa among the founding members. The... more
LiqueursIbm supports Campari's hi-tech revolution
4-year deal signed to manage the beverage group's digital factory
The partnership was certainly unexpected: two brands like Ibm and Campari that come together deserve the right attention. The two labels, in fact, have signed a four-year deal through which the hi-tech... more
Economy and financeReal estate: the historic Federconsorzi building sold
In Rome, 175 million transaction managed by Dea Capital Re Sgr
The purchase and sale transaction of the historic Roman property, former headquarters of Federconsorzi, in Piazza Indipendenza was concluded, which saw DeA Capital Real Estate SGR at the center of a significant... more
Catering and hospitalityWagamama opens new restaurant in Rozzano (Milan)
Eight in Italy, soon to be opened other locations in Rome, Bologna and Milan
Wagamama, a pan-Asian restaurant format, announced the opening on June 30 of a new restaurant inside the Fiordaliso shopping center in Rozzano: the eighth restaurant in Italy, just minutes from Milan.... more
Economy and financeCrédit Agricole Italia wins the 'Prize of prices'
Twelfth Edition for the acknowledgement assigned to who stood out for innovation authenticity
The "Prize of prizes" was awarded to Crédit Agricole Italia as part of the National Innovation Award. Coordinated by the Cotec Foundation under the concession of the President of the Republic, it is now... more
TraditionsEFA News tomorrow celebrates Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of Rome
The agency will reopen on Thursday 30 June with normal activity
EFA News informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that tomorrow, on June 29, 2022, will be closed on the occasion of Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of Rome.The agency will reopen regularly... more
Import-exportRoadshow of Italian agri-food excellence in China
"Food & wine journey-Introducing Italian culinary excellencies" starts today: organized by Ice and lasts until July 2nd
The first roadshow in China dedicated to Italian agri-food excellence started today from Guangzhou. The capital of Guangdong province is the stage for the "Food & wine journey-Introducing italian culinary... more
PeoplePugliese (Conad) appointed Agecore president
The European purchasing center has a total turnover of 62.4 billion
Conad CEO Francesco Pugliese has been appointed President of Agecore, the European headquarters that brings together some large groups of independent entrepreneurs associated in the retail world, an international... more
Studies and researchThe Italian National Agritech center is born
€ 350 M Euros for the project in technologies for the sustainable development of agro production
Promote adaptation to climate change, the reduction of the environmental impact in agrifood, the development of marginal areas, safety, traceability and the typical nature of the supply chains. In summary,... more
SustainabilityEviosys (metal packaging), towards decarbonisation
The 2021 ESG report certifies a 5.6% reduction in emissions, compared to the 3% target
Metal packaging is confirmed as the most recyclable and one of the most sustainable containers: the main European producer Eviosys (controlled by the KPS Capital Partners fund, € 2.1 billion in turnover, 4... more
Economy and financeCrédit Agricole's "Ambitions" 2025
Attention to the environment and health in the Expansion Plan for the coming years
It's called Ambitions 2025 and it maps out Crédit Agricole's "ambitions" from here to 2025. Long-term ambitions because, as President Dominique Lefebvre stressed, "in an opaque short term environment,... more
IndustryKellogg splits into three
The US giant separates the snack section from the cereal section
The wheat crisis also hits hard "unsuspected" brands that run for cover. The example comes from the United States where Kellogg, the global breakfast cereal giant, has expressed its intention to split... more
Economy and financeIntesa Sanpaolo, Grana Padano to guarantee the credit
The revolving pledge agreement between the bank and the Consortium has been signed
Agreement signed between Intesa Sanpaolo and the Consortium for the Protection of Grana Padano Dop. The agreement is one of the initiatives that the bank has implemented to support investments related... more